Open Lines Counseling

28/01/2026

13/01/2026

We’re offering some new (and some amended) groups this year to support q***r folks and families and help people with relational struggles.
Learn more, spread the word, and sign up. More info on our website.

06/01/2026

Regular (ideally weekly) meetings can do so much to strengthen relationships. It feels to know there will be a consistent designated time to express gratitude, discuss concerns, and connect a bit. This is just a suggested structure. Amend as needed and figure out what works for you and your partner(s)!

15/08/2025

It’s easy for an apology to turn into more arguing when defensiveness makes its way into the apology. Use this guide to stay focused on the goal of an apology: rebuilding trust and connection—whether with partners, friends, coworkers, family.

11/08/2025

We’re excited to welcome Molly Stanley, LCPC to Open Lines Counseling!
Molly is a Certified S*x Therapy Informed Professional. In addition to relationship therapy, Molly works with individuals in recovery from addiction as well as those struggling with sexual concerns, anxiety, and trauma.
Molly has immediate openings for couples and individuals in MD.
For more information, visit www.openlinescounseling.com.

22/07/2025

Join Open Lines Counseling for “In Good Company: A Support Circle for Q***r Parents and Parents-to-Be.”

In uncertain times, we need all the support we can get. This is a space for sharing stories, asking questions, celebrating progress, and finding solidarity in the unique joys and challenges of q***r parenting. All identities, family structures, and paths to parenthood are welcome. The group is open to those contemplating parenthood as well!

This virtual group is therapist-led and donation-based. It meets monthly on the last Wednesday of the month at 8pm.

SIGN UP: https://www.openlinescounseling.com/groups

04/04/2023

Our training on Perinatal OCD is coming up! If you're a treating professional who works with the perinatal population or specializes in OCD, join us for a solid overview.

For more details or to sign up: https://www.openlinescounseling.com/perinatal-ocd-training

22/12/2022

As we head into the coming weeks, which may involve hosting family and friends, some thoughts on the rampant need to apologize for our living spaces.

Something that’s been on my mind recently is the tendency so many of us have to apologize or instruct others to “ignore the mess” when someone enters our homes or sees parts of our living spaces. There is often genuine insecurity, self-consciousness, and longing for acceptance behind the apolo...

01/08/2022

Our summer newsletter is out and full of great resources and so much more. Link in bio.

13/05/2022

Sports Illustrated featured a model with a c-section scar for the first time ever. I got to weigh in on it.

Kelly Hughes is the first model in the magazine issue's 58-year history to pose showing her cesarean section scar.

11/03/2022

Open Lines Counseling has started a newsletter! We hope to provide you with mental health resources, inspiring prompts, etc. as well as practice updates and blog posts. Sign up at https://www.openlinescounseling.com/subscribe.

Check out the first one here: https://www.openlinescounseling.com/campaigns/view-campaign/U66qg_bgofBmHBqUvdZ9WlrjBxQ1RPIHYEGx5qnJQ281H6qunyDrU1EzPLSe4wxuwoLCEyG136kWox7kgAff6TvOHGmSCDS9

And during these heavy and uncertain times, we hope to offer you support by sharing some mental health-related resources, as well as prompts and other sources of inspiration that we think you might enjoy.